SERVICES of remembrance for those who have fought and lost their lives in battle were strongly supported by hundreds of Accrington residents over the weekend.

People stood silent for two minutes at the Remembrance Day services and parades at Oak Hill Park, Accrington, Gatty Park in Church as well as others in Rishton, Clayton-le-Moors, Great Harwood and Oswaldtwistle.

Royal British Legion representative for Lancashire Roy Lockwood, said: "Remembrance Day is the most important event of the year and an emotional day.

"It covers remembering people who have fought since the First World War until today. People who fight don't do it for money, they don't do it for honour – they do it for freedom so it's important for everybody that we remember these things. It is something we should never forget," he added.

Remembrance Day,also known as Poppy Day or Veterans Day, commemorates the sacrifices of members of the armed forces and of civilians in times of war, specifically since the First World War.

"The services were very well supported," Roy added.

Click on the links below to see reports and photographs from Remembrance Sunday events around Greater Manchester: